Slight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /slaɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Slight is an adjective meaning Minor; small in amount.
Meaning
Minor; small in amount.
More Meanings
- Of slender build.
- (especially said of the sea) Still; with little or no movement on the surface.
- (transitive) To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
- (regional) Even, smooth or level.
- (obsolete) Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
- (regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
- (dated) Slighting; treating with disdain.
Example Sentences
A slight stone
a slight but graceful woman
The sea was slight and calm
his own figure, which was formerly so slight
Word Forms
- slighter
- slightest
- slights
- slighting
- slighted
Synonyms for slight
Depending on context, synonyms include lithe, svelte, willowy, gaunt, gracile, lank.
Antonyms for slight
Common opposites include respect, value, esteem, honor, idolize, prize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include little, tenuous, thin, flimsy, weak, cold-shoulder.
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